General
Yes—friendly, well-behaved dogs are very welcome at our campsite in the Mendip Hills. You can add your dog as an “extra” when booking for a small charge th...
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Absolutely—campfires and BBQs are a big part of the camping experience at Basecamp. You’re very welcome to bring your own off-ground BBQ or fire pit. Alter...
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Yes! We have free wifi at the campsite and activity centre. There is also a great 4G mobile connection and phone signal around the whole site.
Fri, 22 Nov, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Basecamp is open on all weekends and throughout school holidays from 15th May to 6th September 2026. These dates are perfect for planning a summer camping ...
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Yes, there are a couple of wash up areas. These are marked on your map. Please bring your own washing up liquid and tea towels.
Tue, 4 Feb, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Mendip Basecamp is located within the grounds of Mendip Activity Centre, in the heart of the Mendip Hills National Landscape in Somerset. We’re just off th...
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We ask all customers to please not bring generators with you. There is USB charging available in the Pavilion for all customers to use.
Mon, 1 Aug, 2022 at 11:29 AM
We’re lucky to be set in a beautiful natural location in the Mendip Hills, but this does mean some limitations when it comes to accessibility. We aim to m...
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Our site is situated at the top of a hill. This makes for some brilliant views but it also means access can be a little tricky. We have a low sloping b...
Thu, 22 Feb, 2024 at 4:50 PM